CrossFit Elgin's 30-Day Paleo Challenge! Nov. 10 -Dec 09, 2014

CrossFit Elgin's 30-Day Paleo Challenge!Get on the Paleo wagon and see for yourself what all the hype is about. Expect to feel great, get stronger, loose weight, increase energy, and sleep like a baby. This is a perfect time to start…after the holidays!

This is not a weight loss competition. This challenge is a way to better health and a longer happier life. Expect weight loss, performance improvement (CrossFit, boxing, and sports), energy increase (may be a roller coaster start), mental clarity, craving control, and better sleep! For more info, contact Coach Steve and visit our Nutrition page for nutrition/paleo articles, tips, and information.*Join us for Paleo Nutritional Seminar on Saturday, Nov 8th at 11:00am for fantastic information & advice. Cost only $10 for Challenge participants*Challenge Details:When: Nov. 10, 2014 – Dec. 9, 2014Where: CrossFit Elgin (and your kitchen)Cost: $25.00 cash per personStarting Measurements: All details on starting measurements will be given at the paleo challenge seminar. Starting weight, measurements & performance WOD must be taken the week of Nov 10 -15, 2014Format:- You will be in teams of 3. You can choose your team or just put your name down on our ‘Paleo Board’ under one of the team numbers. Official board is being made!-Point tracker per individual. Total team points will only be counted. No individual prizes.Prizes:- Top team with the most points.- Top team with the best average weight/inches-loss.

- Top team performance increase.Before and After Benchmarks:

Measurements:

Body weight and 18 point circumference measurements. See Coach Steve between Monday, Nov 10th - Friday Dec 5th. You must get your measurements taken to be eligible for prizes.PerformanceWOD:

Must be taken between Monday, Nov 10th - Friday Dec 5th. You must participate in this WOD to be eligible for prizes.Point System:Scoring:You will be required to keep track of your eating on our ‘Paleo Board.’ You will give yourself a score of 0-4 based on your compliance with the Paleo Diet.Four Points: You are a hunter-gatherer. You eat nothing but meat, fish, vegetables, some fruit, nuts/seeds, healthy fats (olive/coconut/avocado/walnut oil, avocado, coconut, etc.)Three Points: One time during the day, you had a little something that wasn’t paleo, but wasn’t horrible. Examples: Most Condiments (bbq sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, un-natural mayo, salad dressing), small dark chocolate square, peanuts, whey protein, hummus, cream/milk in your coffee, baking powder/soda, etc.Two Points: You slipped…but didn’t get hurt. You had a small amount of “not real food”. Maybe it was a fully Paleo day, but you couldn’t resist a small something. Examples: 1 beer/glass of wine, a bite of bread or dinner roll, a handful of fries/chips, a forkful of paste/rice, etc.One Point: Most of your day was Paleo, but there was one full meal that you fell off the wagon. Examples: small bowl of pasta/rice, slice of pizza, slice of bread, more than one soda/juice/alcoholic beverage, bag of popcorn/chips, etc.Zero Points: You had a BAD day and made more than one solid mistake. Examples: You had a couple slices of pizza and beer, a pound or more of wings with beer, tub of ice cream with peanuts and chocolate/candy, bowl of pasta/rice with pie for dessert, etc.Bonus Points:1. You can get an additional bonus point for every night you sleep 8+ hours. Proper sleep has been associated with everything from faster recovery, better mental focus, to more HGH production. We believe this is one of the greatest factors in improved health and want to reward those that are getting their zzzz’s.2. Bonus point for taking at least 3 grams of fish oil per day. Fish oil is a significant source of the Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. These fatty acids improve blood flow and reduce inflammation. This enables an athlete to train harder and recover faster.*See or contact Coach Steve for more info on fish oil and other supplements and to place an order.*3. You get one extra bonus point for everyday you participate in a CrossFit Elgin workout. We believe rewarding people for coming out will serve two purposes. First the more you are at CrossFit Elgin the more support and exposure you will have during the Paleo Challenge. Being around others that are going through the same experiences you are will enhance your chances of success. Second, the benefits of Paleo are magnified when combines with training program that combines constantly varied, high intensity, functional movements. Train Hard. Eat Clean. Live Life.*Special Considerations: Isagenix protein powder will be allowed without a penalty. We have found the extremely high quality and bio-availability of the organic protein to be second to none. We have it at CrossFit Elgin. Contact Coach Steve if you would like more info.